One of Stefanja Dumanowski's primary preoccupations in her art making is expressing the transient veils of light and color that appear to infinitely transform object and space in her immediate environment, whether indoors or out, and translating those fragile and fleeting phenomena to paper. Currently, digital media helps her to do that expediently, while offering her the opportunity to explore a new and very seductive experience of painting with light rather than pigment.
Stefanja Dumanowski studied fine art at the University of Calgary and the Alberta College of Art. She taught at the Alberta College of Art and Design from 1974 until 2008 when she decided to retire and focus on her studio practice. She has work in collections throughout Canada, United States and Japan.
Education:
1967-1968 - University of Calgary (Faculty of Fine Art)
1968-1972 - Alberta College of Art, Calgary Diploma of Applied Art in Painting with Honors
Travel:
1972-73: in England and Europe visiting galleries and art historical sites
1990: Travel in England and Europe with particular emphasis on art and major cultural sites in Spain.
1992: In depth tour and cultural studies on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico with particular emphasis on the activity of pilgrimage and other rituals enacted for the Goddess/Madonna
2008: Travel to London, England; Istanbul, Turkey; Paros, Greece
Professional:
1974 to 2008: Instructor, Alberta College of Art and Design
1974 to 1979: Instructor, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology Continuing Education Program
1982 to 1986: Program Coordinator, Foundation/Drawing, Alberta College of Art
1984: “Series 84” (Red Deer) Watercolor Workshop
1984: Juror for 1984 Art Study Grants
Group Exhibitions:
1975 “Staff Show”, Alberta College of Art, Calgary, AB
1981 “Grand Opening Exhibition”, James Ulrich Gallery, Calgary, AB
1982 “Drawing Show”, James Ulrich Gallery, Calgary, AB
1983 “The Uncollege Exhibition”, James Ulrich Gallery, Calgary, AB
1984 “National Oil Industry Art Exhibit”, Mitchell Museum, Mt. Vernon, Illinois
1984 “Series 84” - Instructor Exhibit Red Deer College, Red Deer, AB 1988 “Alberta Showcase” - Art Nest Gallery, Calgary, AB
1989 “The Floral Show”, Art Nest Gallery, Calgary, AB
1989 “Contemporary Watercolor”, Triangle Gallery, Calgary, AB
1989 “Printed By/Prints by Ken Webb”, Muttart Gallery, Calgary
1999 “High Realism: Paintings from the Collection of the Alberta Foundation for the Arts” The Prairie Art Gallery, Grande Prairie, AB
2003 “Celebrating Watercolor”, S371, Alberta College of Art, Calgary, AB
2005 “Grand Opening Exhibition”, Summit Gallery of Fine Art, Banff, AB
2005 “Gift”, Paul Kuhn Gallery, Calgary, AB
1984–08 “Faculty Show”, Illingworth Kerr Gallery, Alberta College of Art and Design, Calgary, AB
2006 “Bloom”, Summit Gallery of Fine Art, Banff, AB
2007 “Radiance” (two person show), Summit Gallery of Fine Art, Banff, AB
Solo Exhibitions:
2005 “JUST THIS”, SQ (Skew Gallery), Calgary, AB
2010 “MIND GLOW”, Herringer Kiss Gallery, Calgary, AB
Permanent Collections:
Alberta Art Foundation
Petro Canada Exploration, Inc.
Cardinal Resources
Allied Arts
CIBC
TRIMAC
Private collections in Canada, United States, Japan
Articles:
1982 “New Canadian Artists” A Preview of the Future by Carolyn Fleming
2005 “Flower Power: Memory is Made of This” Swerve Magazine
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"Golden Bird" |
"Mirage" |
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"Red Tail Parrot" |
"Sky Pond" |
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"Bali Parrot" |
"Blue Heron" |
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"Upside Down" |
"Above and Below" |
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"Circle Dance" |
"Current" |
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"In Between" |
"In the Flow" |
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"Lyrical Light" |
"Re Membering" |
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"Ripple" |
"Still Point" |
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"Striking" |
"Secret Place" |
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"Circle of Presence" |
"Touching" Digital |
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"Free Fall" |
"Floating" |
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"Anchored in Light" |
"Tapestry of Light" |
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"Flashing" |
"Waterfall" |
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"Wisteria" |
"Swimming in Grace: Stream" |
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"Swimming in Grace: Rainbow" |
"Swimming in Grace: Ripple" |
| © Herringer Kiss Gallery |
